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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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