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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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