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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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