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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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