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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning enable learners all around 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 massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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