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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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