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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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