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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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