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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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