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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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