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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important 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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