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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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