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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations 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. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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