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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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