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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part 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 usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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