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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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