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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around 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. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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