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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of 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 MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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