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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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