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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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