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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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