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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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