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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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