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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum 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 resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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