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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of 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. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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