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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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