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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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