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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning make it possible 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 usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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