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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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