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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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