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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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