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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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