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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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