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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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