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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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