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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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