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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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