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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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