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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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