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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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