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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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