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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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