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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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