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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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