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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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