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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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