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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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