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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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