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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. 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. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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