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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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