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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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