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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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