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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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