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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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