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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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