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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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