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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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