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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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