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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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