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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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