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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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