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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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