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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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