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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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