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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over 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. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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