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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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