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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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