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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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