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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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