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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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