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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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