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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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