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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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