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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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