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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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