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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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