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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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