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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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