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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores 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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