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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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