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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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