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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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