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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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