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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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