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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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