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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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