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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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