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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate 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 almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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