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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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