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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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