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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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