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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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