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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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