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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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