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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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