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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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 MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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