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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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