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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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