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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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