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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take 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 typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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