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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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