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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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