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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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