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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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