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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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