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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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