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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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