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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the 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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