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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key 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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