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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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