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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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