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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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