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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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