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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all over 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. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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