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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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