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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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