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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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