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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. 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 MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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