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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes 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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