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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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