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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver 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 massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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