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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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