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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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