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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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