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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. 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 massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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