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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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