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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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