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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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