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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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