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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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