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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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