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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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