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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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