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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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