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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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