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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning enable people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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