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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning make it possible for students in nations 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 massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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