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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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