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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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