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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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