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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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