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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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