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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around 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 MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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