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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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