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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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