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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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