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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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