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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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