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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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