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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part 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 mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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