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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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