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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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