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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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