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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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