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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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