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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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