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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. 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 massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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