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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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