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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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