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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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