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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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