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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world 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 open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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