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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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