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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key 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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