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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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