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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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