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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning enable students all around 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 MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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