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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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