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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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