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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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