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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around 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 MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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