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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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