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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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