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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology enable 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. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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