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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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