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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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