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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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