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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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