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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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