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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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