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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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