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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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