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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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