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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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