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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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