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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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