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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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