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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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