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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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