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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over 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 massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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