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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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