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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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