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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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