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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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