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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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