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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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