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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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