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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over 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 massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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