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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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