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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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