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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses 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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