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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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