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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for people all over 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 online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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