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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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