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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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