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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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