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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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