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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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