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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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