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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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