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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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