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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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