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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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