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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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