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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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