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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key 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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