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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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