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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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