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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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