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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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