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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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