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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major 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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