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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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