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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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