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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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