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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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