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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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