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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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