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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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