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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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