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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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