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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all over 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 MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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