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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students 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. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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