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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of 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 massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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