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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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