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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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