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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of 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 massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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