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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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