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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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