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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around 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 MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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