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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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