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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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