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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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