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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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