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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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