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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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