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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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