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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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