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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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