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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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