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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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