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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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