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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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