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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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