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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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