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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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