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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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