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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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