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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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