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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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