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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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