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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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