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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. 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. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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