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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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