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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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