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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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