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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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