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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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