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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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