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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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