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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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