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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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