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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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