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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources