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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world 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 commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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