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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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