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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth 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 generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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