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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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