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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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