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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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