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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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 learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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