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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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