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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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