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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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