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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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