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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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