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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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