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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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