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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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