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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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