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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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