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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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