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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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