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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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