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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning enable people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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