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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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