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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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