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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources