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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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