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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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