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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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