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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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