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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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