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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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