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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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