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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores 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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