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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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