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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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