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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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