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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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