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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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