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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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