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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around 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 courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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