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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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