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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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