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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people 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. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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