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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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