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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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