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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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