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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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