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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations 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. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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