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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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