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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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