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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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