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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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