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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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