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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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