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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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