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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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