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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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