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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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