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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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