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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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