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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for 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 MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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