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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers 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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