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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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