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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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