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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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