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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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