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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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