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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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