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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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