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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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