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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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