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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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