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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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