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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes 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. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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