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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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