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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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