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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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