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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. 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 massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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