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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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