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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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