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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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