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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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