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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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