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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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