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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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