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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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