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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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