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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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