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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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