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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. 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 online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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