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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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