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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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