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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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