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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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