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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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