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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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