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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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