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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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