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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners all around 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. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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