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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have empowered 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 MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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