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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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