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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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