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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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