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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in 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 usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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