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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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