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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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