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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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