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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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