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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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