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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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