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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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