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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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