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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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