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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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