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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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