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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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