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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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