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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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