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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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