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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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