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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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