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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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