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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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