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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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