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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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