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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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