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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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