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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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