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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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