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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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