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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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