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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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