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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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