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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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