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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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