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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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