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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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