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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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