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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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