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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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