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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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