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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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