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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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