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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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