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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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