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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people 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 MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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