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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver 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. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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