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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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