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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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