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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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