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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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