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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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