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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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