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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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