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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. 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 massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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