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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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