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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources