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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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