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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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