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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses 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 but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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