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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology enable humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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