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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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