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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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