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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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