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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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