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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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