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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans 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 massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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