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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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