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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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