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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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