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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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