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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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