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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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