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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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