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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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