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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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