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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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