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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major 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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