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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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