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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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