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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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