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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of 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 MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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