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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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