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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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