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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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