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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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