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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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