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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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