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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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