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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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