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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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