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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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