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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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