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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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