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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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