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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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