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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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