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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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