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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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