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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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