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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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