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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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