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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education