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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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