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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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