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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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