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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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