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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources