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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. 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. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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