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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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