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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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