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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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