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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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