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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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