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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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