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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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