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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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