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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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