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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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