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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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