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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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