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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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