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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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