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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates 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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