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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over 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 MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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