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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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