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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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