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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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