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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for students 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 massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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