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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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