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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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