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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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