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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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