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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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