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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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