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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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