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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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