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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around 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 online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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