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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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